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  1. The Harassment of Mrs. Robinson

    A vulnerable woman in Seattle is subjected to a months-long campaign of targeted abuse, culminating in an arson attempt that nearly burned down a local hotel.

    May 25, 1878Puget Sound DispatchMain Street, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Deadly Gift Sent to the Melodeon

    A scorned woman in Seattle finds herself the target of a sophisticated homemade bomb disguised as a gift.

    May 11, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Shack Post Office Scandal

    In 1878, Seattle’s postmaster faced public fury for 'farming out' mail services to a cramped, unhygienic shanty to maximize his own personal profit.

    Feb 9, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  4. The Post Office Scandal of 1878

    A scathing critique of patronage and mismanagement at Seattle's local post office reveals a city struggling with corruption in the early days of territorial expansion.

    Feb 2, 1878Puget Sound DispatchJames Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

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